What is Quartz Worktop
It's no secret that London is home to one of the most
competitive real estate markets in the world. Buyers in all boroughs have come to expect a certain
degree of quality, which is one of the reasons quartz countertops in London have become so popular.
We'll explore everything you need to know about quartz countertops, including why they're
such a popular home upgrade in The Big Apple.
How countertops are made
Quartz is the most abundant mineral on earth, making up about 20% of our
planet's crust. Brazil and the U.S. state of Arkansas are two of the biggest natural quartz producers in
the world. Other sources include Canada, Germany, Venezuela, and South Africa.
Because of the specialized process required to make quartz countertops, you'll
often hear them referred to as "engineered stone" surfaces. This stands in contrast to "natural stone"
countertops, which consist of stone slabs covered in sealant (more on the downsides of natural stone
shortly).
Quartz worktops appearance
In addition to making more durable worktops, the engineering process allows
quartz manufacturers to produce unique designs. This is one of the reasons quartz fits so well into
London contemporary cityscape.
Calacatta Gold Quartz
Which Calacatta Gold Quartz shoud you choose, Silestone Calacatta
Gold or Classic Quartz Stone Calacatta Gold?
One of the most popular colour options for Silestone is the Silestone
Calacatta Gold, due to its unique marble pattern and neutral colour scheme generally consisting of
whites, beiges, and gold speckles. Silestone Calacatta is suitable for both kitchen and bathroom
benchtops due to the number of features it offers. One of the main benefits of choosing Silestone
Calacatta Gold Quartz for your kitchen benchtop is the resistance it provides to
staining and resistance against bacterial growth, making it a hygienic option for a kitchen. Silestone
requires minimal cleaning due to its resistance to staining, only requiring the surface to be wiped over
with a cloth to remove any spilt liquids.
Calacatta Gold Classic Quartz will bring a touch of elegance to your
kitchen. The golden tone and natural quartz aesthetic radiate luxury and yet have a warming, homely
feel. Calacatta
Gold Classic Quartz is resistant to high temperatures up to eighty-degrees and to
freeze.
The perfectly constructed patterns featuring multiple shades of grey
and combined with gold veining accents produces a stunning looking material with a classic appearance
that is suitable for both traditional and contemporary designs. Calacatta Gold Classic Quartz has
extreme durability and strength, with high resistance to staining, scratching and impact.
Low Maintenance
Life in London is extremely fast-paced. People here don't have time to worry
about their worktops to the degree that many other materials require.
This is largely why, in London, other worktops have fallen far out of fashion.
Why buy a countertop surface that needs to be resealed twice annually when quartz looks just as good (if
not better) and requires far less maintenance?
Indeed, with quartz, cleaning is relatively simple. Our Polished surfaces
require the least intensive maintenance routine but even our Concrete, Honed, and Rough variants are
substantially lower-maintenance than natural stone countertops like granite.
Durability
If you're the type who enjoys entertaining, you'll love the peace of mind that
comes from quartz countertops. Quartz surfaces resist damage from spills, heat, sharp
objects, and impacts, helping them look like new for years despite life's occasional
accidents.
A large contributor to quartz's durability is its nonporous nature. While
materials like granite and marble soak up liquids with ease (hence their need for frequent resealing),
quartz is less likely to suffer this fate.
Quartz can still stain, though, so London Kitchen Worktops recommends you avoid
spills as much as possible. However, life does happen, and quartz owners enjoy knowing that their
surfaces will hold up better than its competitors.
Versatility
London is a huge melting pot of cultures, lifestyles, and tastes. Quartz's
aesthetic variance means there's an option for everyone. Whether you're designing a traditional
apartment in Ealing or something more contemporary in trendy Knightsbridge, there's a quartz countertop
for you.
The material's composition also makes adventurous designs (such as waterfall
countertops) possible.
Compare this to materials like granite or marble. While they have their own
natural beauty, you're limited to a few shades. Further, designs like waterfall countertops can be
prohibitively expensive with natural stone.
Value
From real estate agents to hedge fund managers, Greator London rewards those
who can spot value. All things considered, quartz represents a tremendous value in the
countertops market.
While natural stone carries high costs of ownership (thanks to frequent
resealing and stain removal), quartz is relatively affordable in the long run.
Meanwhile, it has the potential to do wonders for your home's resale value.
This is thanks to a combination of the aforementioned quartz countertops benefits and a
consensus among interior designers that quartz is king.